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Atglen

Pennsylvania · 1,403 residents (2025 est.) · 0.875 sq mi
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Atglen is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,800. At a median age of 33.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 54% more than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.6
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,272
+5%since 2000
from 1,217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,454 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.6
+12%since 2000
from 29.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,403 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7479561K1K2K1990201020202024Atglen
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$120,417
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,112
+132%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.0%
+38.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
−9%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,800
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $124,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $493 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+9%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(1,044)
Black8.3%(101)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(60)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.3%(369)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(995)
Black4.5%(57)
Hispanic / Latino8.3%(105)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other7.9%(100)
Diversity Score46.6%(593)
Diversity Score
47
+54%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.6%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2012
from 7.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+23.9 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2016
from 9.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atglen, Pennsylvania?

Atglen, Pennsylvania has about 1,272 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atglen, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Atglen, Pennsylvania earns about $120,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atglen, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Atglen, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $338,800, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Atglen, Pennsylvania?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Atglen, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atglen, Pennsylvania?

About 13.8% of people in Atglen, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atglen, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Atglen, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 455 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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